Frequently Asked Questions

Tap Hole Size Calculator: An invaluable app for tapping applications, the Tap App Calc® is designed for smartphones with a 3-in-1 calculator app featuring a dedicated calculator for recommended hole sizes when tapping various materials, a trigonometry calculator, and a standard calculator for fast and easy on-the-job calculations. The Tap App Calculator is an intuitive app that calculates the exact hole size for tapping applications and subsequent closest drill size when tap size and other parameters are entered. When entering tap details, user can select key categories such as type of tap, tap size and pitch, and required percent of thread. The app also provides torque and horsepower recommendations based on the type and size of tap, material being tapped, spindle RPM and tap style (hand, spiral point, spiral flute). A partner branding program is available with your logo and contact information. Email: solutions@natool.com for more information on co-op branding opportunities. To view our product flyer, click here.

Thread Tap App®: Thread Tap App® is an integrated software/’App’ solution that intelligently features the North American Tool catalog sections covering inch sizes, metric sizes and taps made to custom specifications. An intuitive Product Finder allows users fast and effective tool selections including taps, dies and thread gages. Tooling selections are based on parameters such as tool size, material to be machined, coating recommendations, speeds and feeds data, and other pertinent engineering information. The Thread Tap App also features a quote manager function and hole size calculator when specifying tooling for your applications. This app is a complete interactive catalog at your fingertips on Cloud and Mobile platforms. Cloud version works in any web browser, and can be accessed at: http://apps.natool.com. The mobile version is available for download at the App Stores. To view our product flyer, click here: Thread Tap App Flyer

Tap Designer®: Thread Tap Designer® makes custom tap design easy. This app intelligently guides the user through the process of collecting important tap application data. It provides a complete design environment with 2D and 3D visualizations. Expedited quotes can be requested sending all job and design information directly to North American Tool’s customer service and design team. The Tap Designer app is compatible with the iPhone, Android phones, iPad, Android tablets, desktop computers and most devices with a modern internet browser and can be accessed at: https://threadtap.app.

No software installation is required. A partner branding program is available to registered users with your logo and contact information.

We suggest that you contact your local NATool distributor or manufacturer’s representative first who may be able to review your threading application if needed. In addition, North American Tool has Thread Tool Engineers/Tool Designers on staff to offer immediate assistance on any tapping application you may have. Feel free to contact our customer service department (800.872.8277 or 815.389.2300) when the need arises.

North American Tool’s Tru-Flo® thread forming taps have been an industry standard for years, and are available in a range of popular inch and metric sizes. For more information, view our thread forming taps flyer.

Yes, North American Tool manufactures polygon thread mills for multi-spindle screw machines with threading attachments. These polygon thread mills are manufactured to customer specifications based on the threading requirements of the application. Contact us to discuss your requirements. For more information, check our products page.

From I-90/I-39, take Hwy. 75 West (South Beloit Exit). Follow 75-West through South Beloit (Gardner St.) to Hwy. 2/Hwy. 75 (Blackhawk Blvd.) and turn left. Travel 2 blocks on Blackhawk Blvd. and turn right on Elmwood Ave. to North American Tool Corporation.

Yes. We offer an excellent product called “Smart Cut”® which is available in 16 oz., 1 gal., 5 gal., and 55 gal. containers. Smart Cut® is an environmentally smart tapping and drilling fluid that will significantly extend tool life, while providing a superior finished cut. For additional details, contact the Customer Service Department at (800.872.8277 or 815.389.2300) or you can view or download a product flyer on Smart Cut in our Product Literature section of this website.

Yes. As mentioned above, North American Tool offers high performance solid carbide taps (size range: #0-80 through 3/4”-16; Metric: M3 X 0.5 through M12 X 1.75); and Carb-I-Sert® carbide inserts in a H.S.S. body, (3/8”-18 through 1-1/2”- 6). You can view or download a product flyer on carbide and carbide-insert taps in our Product Literature section of this website. For more information, visit our products page under Special Taps.

Yes. We ‘specialize in specials’, and have tool designers on hand to offer design expertise or work from your blueprint specifications. We’ll design and manufacture top quality special taps that meet your exact requirements in as few as 7-10 days, depending on the specialty of design and quantity ordered. View our Blueprint Special Taps literature here.

We guarantee all of our products to be of the utmost quality, manufactured in an ISO 9001:2015 registered facility with standard industry tolerances and dimensions, and consistent with customer-specified design specifications. Should the need arise to return any cutting tools, please contact our customer service department (800.872.8277 or 815.389.2300) for authorization. A restocking charge may apply.